And in this case, the flight that did not make it to Dusseldorf, the unthinkable did happen. How could a pilot manage to do something so terrible, especially when all of the air travelers were, and do put their complete trust in the flight deck crew and the cabin crew? On every flight, individuals believe, as they should, that the crew is trained for their safety and not for demise. It brings to my mind the questions that many may be asking right now of, “Can you trust your flight crew?” For that, I do have an answer: yes.

The crash of Germanwings 9525 is an extreme aberration. Accidents like this, although they should not be brushed aside without investigation, and acknowledged with reverence, are not a reason to be afraid of aviation and distrust the safety professionals who work and serve in the commercial airline industry. One individual does not represent the majority, and the majority of pilots and flight attendants are able to be trusted with the safety of an aircraft.

Great article. Worthy of further reading. You are absolutely correct. When a bus driver decides to end it all and take his passengers with him we are shocked but can slightly empathise. But a pilot? Now that shocks us all to the core. Pilots are held in a different esteem. Keep going Kara. Love your writing, and insights. Too much!